{"title":"Anne McNulty","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection featuring the works of Anne McNulty, a renowned author and educator with a passion for languages. Anne McNulty is celebrated for her unique approach to making language learning accessible and enjoyable for readers of all ages. She combines her expertise in education with a deep appreciation for cultural narratives, offering readers not just the mechanics of language, but a rich experience infused with stories and cultural nuances.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong her most popular works is \u003cem\u003eJapanese Stories for Language Learners\u003c\/em\u003e, a delightful book that combines captivating tales with helpful vocabulary and grammar guides. This book is perfect for both beginners and those looking to brush up on their Japanese skills. McNulty's books are thoughtfully crafted to engage learners in an enjoyable way, blending education with the pleasure of reading.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse this category to discover McNulty's contributions to the Education \u0026amp; Reference section of our bookstore. Whether you are a language enthusiast or simply curious about the art of storytelling in different languages, Anne McNulty's books offer a valuable resource and an enriching reading experience.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"japanese-stories-for-language-learners-by-anne-mcnulty-9784805314685","title":"Japanese Stories for Language Learners","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA great story can lead a reader down a rabbit hole of discovery—especially if it's presented in two languages! Beautifully illustrated in a traditional style, \u003cem\u003eJapanese Stories for Language Learners\u003c\/em\u003e offers five compelling stories with Japanese and English language versions appearing on facing pages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTaking learners on an exciting cultural and linguistic journey, each story is followed by detailed translator's notes, vocabulary lists, and grammar points along with a set of discussion questions and exercises.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe first two are very famous traditional folktales: \u003cem\u003eUrashima Taro\u003c\/em\u003e (Tale of a Fisherman) and \u003cem\u003eYuki Onna\u003c\/em\u003e (The Snow Woman). These are followed by three short stories by notable 20th-century authors: \u003cem\u003eKumo no Ito\u003c\/em\u003e (The Spider's Thread) by Akutagawa Ryunosuke (1892-1927), \u003cem\u003eOborekaketa Kyodai\u003c\/em\u003e (The Siblings Who Almost Drowned) by Arishima Takeo (1878-1923), and \u003cem\u003eSerohiki no Goshu\u003c\/em\u003e (Gauche the Cellist) by Miyazawa Kenji (1896-1933).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe latter stories are unabridged and unedited except for the addition of furigana pronunciations above the kanji characters. Reading these stories in the original Japanese—and hearing native-speakers read them aloud in the accompanying free audio recording—helps students at every level deepen their comprehension of the beauty and subtlety of the Japanese language.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"David Bateman Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46853675712748,"sku":"9784805314685","price":34.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/25537433483898.jpg?v=1759214066"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/anne-mcnulty.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}